Infuse fresh salsa with tropical flavor by replacing tomatoes with ripe mango slices. The combination of sweet fruit, spicy chili pepper, and fragrant cilantro is simply sublime! Dress the salsa with a base for...
Quick appetizer recipes
This simple, one-bite appetizer will captivate all your guests. Grape tomatoes stuffed with blue cheese, bacon, and green onions require no baking and are served fresh. The key touch is the spicy...
Hot sauce and blue cheese give deviled eggs a zesty, Buffalo-style flavor. Before stuffing, soak the egg whites briefly in hot sauce and mash the blue cheese...
This gazpacho is made with tomatillos, green onions, and zucchini. Before blending, grill the vegetables until they're blackened, which will add a deeper, more...
Avocado is finely diced and tossed with fried shrimp and corn in a dressing of sour cream, lime juice, fresh herbs, and hot sauce. Serve as a side dish to the main course...
The secret to the amazing flavor of these beef steak tacos is a marinade made with natural blackberry juice. Add lime juice, jalapeño, and red onion to the marinade for a rich, multi-faceted flavor and...
If you're looking to delight everyone with a unique snack, try making chocolate-covered potato chips with nut toppings. For your first try, try a unique flavor or just salted chips, and then...
Miniature Dinner
Less is more when it comes to dinner, which can be filled with a rich palette of interesting flavors.
This crispy eggplant appetizer will be loved not only by vegetarians but also by chicken wing fans. Sliced eggplants are coated in a spiced flour mixture, then dipped in a thick beer batter and...
Tender young zucchini paired with a spicy meat filling and a refreshing yogurt sauce will make you forget that this is actually a low-calorie, dietary dish – less than 500 calories per serving of...
Sweet strawberries, raisins, figs, and dried apricots make Molly Yeh's colorful spring salad as delicious as it is visually appealing. The base of the salad is made with small spring greens, and the dressing is made with...
This recipe features two small but crucial ingredients that make these salad bowls amazing: pickled ginger and shredded nori. The tart ginger and salty seaweed...
If you're looking for a great German-style beer snack, this recipe is for you! This thick, velvety cheese sauce is made with beer, garlic, and mustard, and is perfect as a dip for...
27 Delicious Cheese Quesadillas You'll Be Making Every Day
Try some unique quesadilla fillings (and we're not just talking about cheese). Smoked chorizo and cheddar, shrimp and guacamole, and a sweet dessert quesadilla
This flavorful, protein-rich stuffed tomato appetizer is always a great option when farm produce is in season....
Deviled eggs, also known as devil's eggs, are a popular treat at any party or celebration. This simple recipe from Sunny Anderson features two key ingredients that make this appetizer...
Yes, nachos are a Mexican snack, but why not give them a fresh Mediterranean twist? Replace the corn chips with toasted Greek pita bread and top them with a refreshing...
You don't have to be a fast food chef to quickly whip up cheeseburgers for a crowd! There's a brilliant trick that eliminates the need to form individual patties. Simply fry ground beef...
Sausage balls are a popular party appetizer, and this recipe couldn't be simpler: simply combine raw, casing-less sausages with a bun mix, shape, and...
When summer arrives, it's time to make fresh salads with seasonal vegetables and fruits, which are abundant at local markets. This salad is best made with room-temperature tomatoes and cold...
For a moderately spicy, piquant guacamole, use one whole jalapeño pepper for every two avocados. Keep in mind that chili pepper seeds add even more heat.
Make your guacamole appetizer more filling by adding fried chorizo to mashed avocado. Another non-traditional guacamole ingredient is chicharron pork rinds, which...
Guacamole is one of the healthiest dips, made with fresh vegetables, herbs, freshly squeezed citrus juice, and zero excess fat. But sometimes you want to make something healthy more delicious...
This version of guacamole has a smoky flavor that's different from the original. You don't have to fire up the grill to grill the vegetables. A touch of chipotle pepper in the adobo sauce adds just the right amount of flavor.
The secret ingredient in this guacamole is red wine vinegar. It replaces lime juice, adding just the right amount of tartness, making it ideal if you're allergic to citrus fruits. Red or...
For a richer, smoky flavor, try grilled avocado halves and chili peppers in your guacamole. This recipe uses grilled vegetables, but...
This recipe unlocks the secret to Chipotle's famous guacamole. Using equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice yields a rich, creamy guacamole.
Although you can find a wide variety of guacamole recipes online, adding various vegetables, the traditional version of this appetizer is the simplest and most delicious. Besides avocado, you...
For a big house party, make these nachos with all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich. Tortilla chips are loaded with chunks of ham and pork loin, topped with mustard, a thick, gooey cheese sauce, and...
These hearty nachos are loaded with deliciousness, including fried smoked sausage, beans, pickled jalapeños, and plenty of gooey cheese sauce and guacamole. All the flavors work harmoniously together...
The perfect side dish for a grilled beef steak is a refreshing, juicy iceberg lettuce with a sour cream dressing. Serve it impressively, as they do in the best steakhouses – by the wedge. Drizzle over a quarter of the iceberg...
Modern steakhouses offer more than just meat. Seafood lovers also have something to delight them with, such as shrimp cocktail. Large peeled shrimp are served with several types of...
Filled with Italian sausage and pancetta, these stuffed mushrooms are especially rich and meaty, with a wonderfully spicy aroma of rosemary and garlic. To make these stuffed mushrooms...
Stuffed mushrooms are a versatile appetizer that's a hit at any event, whether it's a holiday dinner, a house party, or an evening watching a sports match. And with this simple...
"The surprise of this dish is the cherry slices and mozzarella slices hidden among the greens. Slice the tomatoes, large and small, differently for a more striking presentation. Cut some into wedges, and others..."
A simple and savory salad with sweet Bibb lettuce, tomato wedges, red onion, and Kalamata olives, dressed with a creamy vinaigrette that brings together the flavors of simple...
To make these delicious quick toasts, blend fresh tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, then spread the resulting sauce on toasted bread. The finishing touch is shaved...
You won't need honey or nuts to make this appetizer. It's much simpler: the recipe uses breakfast cornflakes with honey and nuts, so the chicken not only gains...
Give traditional guacamole a fresh summer twist by adding avocado and some seasonal fruit. Strawberries and mango are a perfect pairing for a fresh, flavorful snack paired with...
This delicious guacamole is made with onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, lime, cilantro, and, of course, mango, the perfect fruit for adding tropical flavor and a touch of sweetness to balance out the...
If you have leftover roast turkey from last night's holiday dinner, you can make sandwiches with them the next day. But the holiday's still on—let there be sandwiches, too...
These quick pickles are ready to eat as soon as the brine has cooled, but their flavor will become stronger and more pungent with each passing day. The spiciness comes from Sriracha sauce and Fresno chili. If you want to enhance the flavor...
Crispy corn tortillas are served with sautéed ground turkey, flavorful spices, vegetables, and sour cream for a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner the whole family will love. If you're not...
If you have leftover roast turkey in the fridge and a jar of canned tomatoes in the pantry, these tacos are ready in minutes. Just heat everything up...
A delicious summer alternative to traditional pizza. It's quick and easy to make. Grill sliced zucchini, spread ricotta on flatbread, and top with grilled vegetables. A couple of minutes on the grill...
6 hummus options
Give classic hummus a twist with these new takes on the creamy snack.
If you're looking to serve something unique and easy to make at a house party, try this mini pretzel sandwich appetizer with cheese. Just squeeze...
Sandwiches made of white bread and cheese spread are fairly simple, but they became a popular treat at one trendy event: the Augusta Masters golf tournament. However, the cheese spread itself...
Make bratwurst wraps for a bite-sized, party-friendly appetizer. Store-bought wraps make this a no-fuss snack. Cut the bratwurst into...
Keep this tried-and-true guacamole recipe on hand for a delicious and healthy party appetizer ready in minutes. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more...





















































